Your Guide to Bull's Eye Windshield Cracks

by Deepika Singh Writer

We have all heard about the famous term ‘bull’s eye’. In a sport such as archery, a bull’s eye is the dot centre of the target. But what about the bull’s eye crack that might have appeared on your beloved Santro Xing front glass overnight? Yes, even cracks on a windshield have names, depending upon the shape and pattern of damage. The most common of windshield cracks, including the bull’s eye crack, are combination breaks, star breaks, half-moon cracks, and clover leaf cracks.

These are usually the type of cracks, depending upon the degree of damage, of course, that can be repaired by skilled technicians specializing in windshield crack repair of all kinds. Learning to identify the cracks can help a layman with a quick preliminary damage diagnosis which will allow him or her to take the right course of action regarding getting the crack fixed through repair or replacement without any delay.

What is a bull’s eye crack?

Technically speaking, a bull’s eye crack is a windshield crack that features a separate core in the outer glass layer. The shape of this kind of glass breakage is circular with a prominent pit in the centre – hence the term ‘bull’s eye’. Given the shape of the crack, a bull’s eye is usually created by road debris skidding off the tyres and hitting the windshield with a high velocity. Also due to the shape, bull’s eye cracks have a propensity to spread quickly.

Done need to take special precautions regarding a bull’s eye crack?

As is the case with all other cracks on the windshield, one should refrain from driving the car when a bull’s eye crack has been identified. The vibrations experienced by the car while driving might propagate the crack further. There are also chances of road debris doing further damage to the sensitive windshield. Then, rain and dust can seriously damage the bull’s eye crack if moisture or dirt particles get stuck in the circular pit of the affected windshield area. This can create complications during repair. If you notice a bull’s eye windshield crack in your Santro Xing, then call a professional at your place for a proper check-up. You can also opt to take the car to the repair and replacement centre after covering the crack with layers of newspaper and tape the edges so as to sheath the crack from the outside weather. Remember, quick action and early treatment is the best way to prevent the bull’s eye crack from spreading.

Is a bull’s eye crack repairable?

Depending upon the size of the crack, a bull’s eye is usually repairable. If the damage is on the edges of the windshield or in line with the driver’s line of sight, then it’s best if you opt for replacement. In that case, you can enquire about the Santro Xing front glass price from your technicians, provided they have the OEM windshield.

With the above-mentioned information, identifying a bull’s eye crack should be easy for you. It is also recommended that you do not try to fix the crack using any DIY kit.